North Bay, Door County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Bay, Wisconsin
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Aerial view of the community of North Bay and residential developments to the south
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 North Bay, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Town | Liberty Grove |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570354 |
North Bay is a small community located right on the shore of Lake Michigan. It's found in northern Door County, in the state of Wisconsin. This area is part of a larger place called the town of Liberty Grove.
North Bay is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government. Instead, they are part of the bigger town of Liberty Grove, which handles services like roads and other public needs.
Long ago, Native Americans had a name for North Bay. They called it "Wah-Sa-Ke-Ta-Ta-Wong," which means "Burning Island."
Exploring North Bay State Natural Area
A very special place near North Bay is the North Bay State Natural Area. This is a protected area where nature is preserved. It's a great spot for enjoying the outdoors. You might find different kinds of plants and animals living there.
